Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is reminding the community that the “We got this” work and mentoring initiative for boys ages 12 to 16 gets underway tomorrow (Saturday, June 13) at 8 a.m. at N. 9th St. and W. Ring. Alderwoman Coggs said she is hopeful that boys will again be ready and eager to be a part of the project,...Read More

Jermaine is a 12-year-old boy who had already gotten into trouble with the police for breaking into garages and stealing. His mother, concerned about her son, approached her Borchert Field neighbor Andre Lee Ellis a couple months ago to ask for his advice. Ellis offered to put the boy to work. He paid Jermaine $20...Read More